The Shadow Key
The gripping new gothic novel from the author of Pandora
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- £8.99
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- £8.99
Publisher Description
There's something mysterious about the village of Penhelyg. Will unlocking its truth bring light or darkness?
Meirionydd, 1783. Dr Henry Talbot has been dismissed from his post in London. The only job he can find is in Wales where he can't speak the language, belief in myth and magic is rife, and the villagers treat him with suspicion. When Henry discovers his predecessor died under mysterious circumstances, he is determined to find answers.
Linette Tresilian has always suspected something is not quite right in the village, but it is through Henry's investigations that a truth comes to light that will bind hers and Henry's destinies together in ways neither thought possible.
PRAISE FOR THE SHADOW KEY
'An alluring, immersive Gothic mystery from an impressively talented writer. Susan Stokes-Chapman conjures the beauty and darkness of eighteenth-century Wales in this simmering, splendid novel' Jennifer Saint
'A haunting, transporting mystery…kept me completely enthralled' Elodie Harper
‘I was gripped… the story was so dark and clever’ Stacey Thomas
‘Wonderful. . . an intricate plot, beautiful writing, and a clever exploration of evil. If you like my books, then you’ll love [this]’ Laura Sheperd-Robinson
'A gripping, beautifully executed historical thriller, full of arcane magic and Welsh mythology' Rosie Andrews
'A tale of chilling suspense, occult secrets and cunning folklore that delicately captures that entanglement of the Welsh landscape and the myths that inhabit it' Cari Williams
APPLE BOOKS REVIEW
The first rule of arriving in a new village or town? Don’t upset the locals. Unfortunately English doctor Henry Talbot doesn’t seem to have received that memo, as he rocks up in a Welsh backwater and isn’t exactly welcomed with open arms. Something is rotten in the state of 18th-century mining village Penhelyg and the good doctor turns detective to work out what on earth is going on. The Shadow Key—the follow-up to Pandora, the Wales-based author’s 2022 debut—is impeccably researched and convincingly atmospheric, while the plot whizzes along, with twists aplenty.
